What's Happening in CoSE

Professor’s Ultra-running Research Featured by Outside Online


One of the leading publishers of all things outdoors is shining the spotlight on research by an Idaho State University professor.


Recently, Outside Online's Sweat Science series took a dive into the findings of Shawn Bearden, professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and an expert in exercise physiology, and his colleagues from around the world’s research into the sport of ultra-endurance running.

Congrats, Adam Zambie!


Adam, a master's student studying biology, recently took home 2nd place at the Idaho State University Graduate School's 7th Annual Three Minute Thesis competition.


At the event, graduate students, both master’s and doctoral, representing various disciplines, ranging from public health to English, presented their research in three minutes or less to a live audience.


The top four will go on to represent ISU at the state-level Three Minute Thesis competition in Spring 2024, competing against other graduate students from Boise State University and the University of Idaho.

Send your General Finance-related Requests to [email protected]


The CoSE Finance team is excited to introduce an email address for general CoSE financial requests that will help better serve your needs. 


Everyone within CoSE is welcome to send requests for help or questions about financial services to [email protected]. If you are unsure who to talk to about your financial requests, please email this address, and the team will see that it is taken care of. 

Students Sought for Center for Advanced Energy Studies REU 2024 Program


This 10-week program enables 10 undergraduate students from Idaho’s 2-year and 4-year institutions, and universities from across the nation, to work alongside faculty from Boise State University, Idaho State University and the University of Idaho at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies headquarters located near the Idaho National Laboratory Research Campus in Idaho Falls. Students will work on projects related to advanced manufacturing in collaboration with university faculty and scientists from Idaho National Laboratory. 


Applications for the 2024 REU Program will open December 15, 2023.

Call for Distinguished Faculty Award Nominations


Nominations are requested for the Distinguished Faculty Awards for Idaho State University faculty members.


Those recognized will be honored during a reception in April and during the 2024 Commencement exercises. Nominations for the Distinguished Teacher, Service, and Researcher are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17

Professional Achievement Award Nominations Open Through Dec. 15


Idaho State University’s annual Professional Achievement Awards recognize some of the most influential alumni for their valuable and distinguished contributions to Idaho State, their profession and their community.


Nominations for the Professional Achievement Awards are due by December 15. You can nominate a deserving Bengal alumna or alumnus today by completing this form.


More information about criteria and qualifications can be found on the Alumni Association's website.

CoSE Chairs and Directors Meeting Minutes 


December 5, 2023

October 24, 2023

September 19, 2023

August 29, 2023

From Around ISU

Meet the Presidential Finalists


The five presidential candidate finalists have been on campus this week for interviews and open forums.


Faculty and staff can anonymously share their thoughts about each of the candidates via this form.


The feedback form will close at noon on December 12.

Volunteers Needed: Winter Commencement


Idaho State’s Winter Commencement will be held Saturday, December 16, at 11 a.m., in Holt Arena. Because this is a large-scale event, we need volunteers to help make the day run smoothly for our graduates and their guests. Volunteer roles will include ushers, check-in staff, processional support, ceremony flow, and more

Welcome to MyISU


MyISU is replacing BengalWeb, which will be unavailable after Jan 1, 2024


MyISU is customizable and available now. We hope you’ll give it a try before BengalWeb is turned off. You’ll find all the same links and tools you used in BengalWeb, but with the added benefit of a customizable Home page. Additionally, MyISU is available as an app for your smartphone!

Reminder: Please Complete Respectful Workforce Training


The State of Idaho Division of Human Resources requires all State of Idaho employees complete annual Respectful Workplace Training by December 31,

2023.


Completion of this training is required for benefit-eligible faculty and staff to be eligible for FY25 change

in employee compensation (CEC) pay increases, should they be approved by the legislature.

Sari Byerly Accepts Position as AVP at Weber State


Sari Byerly, our colleague and Assistant Vice President and Director of our Access and Opportunity Programs, will be leaving Idaho State to take the position of inaugural AVP for Student Pathways and Success at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Her last day at ISU will be January 12, 2024.

Farewell Reception for President Kevin Satterlee


All are invited to a farewell reception for President Kevin Satterlee, who will be retiring at the end of this year.


The reception will be held at the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center on Thursday, December 14, from 4 to 6 p.m., and remarks will be at 5 p.m.

Dates to Remember

December 11

Finals Week

December 15

Fall 2023 Classes End

December 16

Commencement (August and December 2023 graduates)

December 19

Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 5:00 pm

January 8

Spring classes begin

January 15

Martin Luther King Jr./Human Rights holiday (no classes)

February 19

Early 8-week course grading opens

February 19

Presidents' Day holiday (no classes)

Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering 

For a complete list of CoSE events, check out the College Event Calendar. Updates can also be found on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram. To add events to the calendar, please contact the Administrative Assistants in your department. The university-wide calendar of events is available here.

Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Biology Social


Details


Thurs, Dec 14

3:30 - 4 p.m.

GLS Lobby


Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Biology Social


Details


Thurs, Dec 21

3:30 - 4 p.m.

GLS Lobby


Help Us Share Your Accomplishments!


Our College’s outstanding faculty, staff, and students achieve many notable research and professional accomplishments. In addition, our departments regularly have newsworthy advancements. We want to make sure those stories are shared publicly. Here are a few ways you can provide a news tip to help get the word out:

 

Use this Story Submission Form to send your news tip to the Office of Marketing and Communications.


Send an email to Logan McDougall ([email protected]) with a brief description of the news to be shared.


You are always welcome to create a draft story, submit it via the Story Submission Form, or send it to Logan. The Office of Marketing and Communications and Logan will coordinate to get the story finalized and distributed to the media outlets/platforms that best tell the story.

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